File #: 16-403    Version: 1 Name: SR BZA Woodroe Woods School CUP
Type: Staff Report Status: Filed
In control: Board of Zoning Adjustments
Meeting Date: 8/4/2016 Final action: 8/4/2016
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: PLN16-0033; Conditional Use Permit to allow for a private school for up to 226 children (preschool through 5th grade) within existing San Lorenzo Unified School District buildings, approximately 12,125 square feet along the northern frontage of Fargo Avenue, at 750 Fargo Avenue. Private Schools are a conditionally permitted use on the subject property which is in the RS Residential Single-Family District. Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 80G-1290-4-6; Woodroe, Inc. (applicant), San Lorenzo Unified School District (property owner).
Sponsors: Andrew Mogensen
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Applicant Statement, 3. Recommended Findings of Fact, 4. Recommended Conditions of Approval, 5. Exhibits A-C
Title
PLN16-0033; Conditional Use Permit to allow for a private school for up to 226 children (preschool through 5th grade) within existing San Lorenzo Unified School District buildings, approximately 12,125 square feet along the northern frontage of Fargo Avenue, at 750 Fargo Avenue. Private Schools are a conditionally permitted use on the subject property which is in the RS Residential Single-Family District. Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 80G-1290-4-6; Woodroe, Inc. (applicant), San Lorenzo Unified School District (property owner).


Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

The applicant and property owner propose to establish a private school for up to 226 children (preschool through 5th grade) within existing San Lorenzo Unified School District buildings, along the northern frontage of Fargo Avenue. The subject property is zoned RS Residential Single-Family District. The proposed use requires a Conditional Use Permit in the RS District pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-506.B.5.

Staff believes that, with the recommended Conditions of Approval, the private school would operate in a safe manner on the property without detriment or burden to the immediate area and would be compatible with adjacent residential uses. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments:

A) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption;

B) Adopt the recommended Findings of Fact; and

C) Approve Conditional Use Permit PLN16-0033 subject to the attached recommended Conditions of Approval.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT

See attached statement.

RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA AND BACKGROUND

The subject property, 750 Fargo Avenue, is located on the south side of Fargo Avenue and is approximately 9.9 acres in size. The site, which is owned by the San Lorenzo Unified School District, is presently developed with classrooms, auditorium, cafeteria, kitchen, music room, library, and an administrative area. The site also has parking, play grounds, ...

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